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Broad Cove surf break

Broad Cove surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 AST
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Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
2.9° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 13th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 16th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min -2°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min -4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
1
3
0
1
2
1
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
0.9
SSW
0.5
S
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
S
1.9
SSW
2
S
1.4
SSW
2
SSE
1.7
S
2.5
SSW
3
S
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSE
1.9
S
1.6
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)11108856788810101012111199988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5351703687591762294194662457125571310232671639229557538112774
Wind
(km/h)
30
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
35
WSW
35
W
20
W
35
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
10
SE
5
SSE
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		onglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:35PM
1.23
3:51AM
1.45
4:36PM
1.22
4:44AM
1.47
5:32PM
1.24
5:34AM
1.51
6:23PM
1.28
6:21AM
1.56
7:07PM
1.33
7:05AM
1.61
7:49PM
1.39
7:46AM
1.66
8:28PM
1.44
8:26AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:25PM
0.58
10:30AM
0.49
10:21PM
0.60
11:24AM
0.44
11:15PM
0.59
12:13PM
0.39
12:05AM
0.56
12:58PM
0.33
12:51AM
0.51
1:39PM
0.27
1:34AM
0.46
2:18PM
0.22
2:15AM
0.42
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--7:50--7:50--7:50--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:47
Sunset5:00--5:01--5:02--5:04--5:05--5:07--5:07--
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light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-------810-1--------33
Temp. °C-113447877861-2-34554544
Feels °C (?)-11-5-3-2-2123442-6-12-9-5-311110
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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